Reviews & Ratings

2003 Burgess Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

Winery: Burgess Cellars

Vintage: 2003

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, & 2% Malbec

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $30

Cases produced: 8,000

KWG Score: 86.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93.99-90)

Review date: March 19, 2007

Wine Review: Burgess Cellars returned to the Boston Wine Expo this year and this Cabernet was my favorite from their portfolio. The wine had a nice bouquet that was influenced by a touch of oak. On the palate, the wine is nicely balanced and has some good fruit flavors. There are some tannins present now and a touch of acidity. This should allow for some cellar time, it would not prevent you from enjoying this now. The finish is dry and extended. I really enjoyed this wine. Ken

Winemaker Notes: The vintage of 2003 was marked by a very warm harvest. This means the fruit from our vineyard, which normally has a spicy personality, is more towards the bright fruit character. The flavors are concentrated and the finish has a lingering effect. All the aromas are in balance with the wine’s 100% French oak barrel aging influence.

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